Talent & Workforce Planning Manager

NFI Group Inc. (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF; TSX: NFI.DB)

Talent and workforce planning manager leading succession, workforce readiness, assessments, and internal mobility programs. Supporting NFI, a global manufacturer of sustainable buses and motorcoaches.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeWinnipeg • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent management, succession planning, and workforce planning, with a strong ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies. Proven experience in developing frameworks for career development and internal mobility, alongside effective program management and stakeholder engagement.

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Talent ManagementSuccession PlanningWorkforce PlanningTalent AssessmentProject Management

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Hard Skills

Succession PlanningWorkforce PlanningTalent AssessmentCareer DevelopmentData AnalysisTalent AnalyticsReporting ToolsProgram ManagementProcess DesignDocumentation

Soft Skills

FacilitationConsultationCommunicationInfluencingPartnership Building

Tools & Technologies

Talent SystemsDashboardsAnalytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentInternal MobilityTalent PipelinesGovernance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and continuously improve succession planning and talent review processes, including process design, preparation, facilitation, documentation, and follow-up.
Partner with leaders and HR teams to identify critical roles, assess successor readiness, strengthen talent pipelines, and address talent and retention risks.
Maintain succession and talent information and translate findings into development priorities and actions.
Coordinate workforce planning activities to identify current and future talent and capability needs aligned with business priorities.
Analyze workforce trends, talent gaps, and organizational risks and translate findings into recommendations.
Develop career development frameworks and pathways supporting employee growth opportunities.
Strengthen internal mobility practices across teams and business units.
Establish and manage the talent assessment framework, including psychometric, behavioral, cognitive, leadership, and job-suitability assessments.
Develop talent dashboards, succession reporting, workforce planning metrics, and analytics for leadership insights.
Evaluate program and assessment effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
Own end-to-end delivery of enterprise talent planning programs, including annual cycles, communications, stakeholder coordination, training, reporting, and administration.
Establish processes, tools, standards, and guidance for consistent talent planning practices.
Ensure effective program delivery through governance, controls, documentation, and accountability.
Report to the Group Director, Human Resources.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of progressive experience in talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, organizational development, or a related HR discipline.
Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field is preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience leading or supporting enterprise-wide talent review and succession planning processes within a large, complex organization.
Strong understanding of succession, talent assessment, career development, internal mobility, and workforce planning practices.
Experience with talent systems, analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
Ability to interpret workforce and talent data and translate insights into practical recommendations and actions.
Strong facilitation, consultation, and communication skills.
Ability to influence leaders, guide talent-related discussions, and build partnerships across the organization.
Strong project and program management skills.
Ability to independently lead multiple enterprise-wide initiatives from design through execution.
Up to 10% travel.
Must be eligible to travel to Canada or the U.S.
Availability for Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM standard hours.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Wages and comprehensive benefit package with Immediate benefit eligibility.
Paid holidays and vacation
Registered pension plan with generous company match
On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment
Advancement opportunities within our family of companies
Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members